Note: If you need immediate practical recommendations, please consult What can I do?
Resources for Consumers
- Arizona Together, #AZTogether | In English | En Español Site launched by Gov. Doug Ducey, March 24, 2020
- City of Phoenix Coronavirus Business & Resident Resources
- City of Tucson Latest NewsNet Headlines
- Puente AZ Community Resource List (COVID-19) | In English | En Español | A community resource document with information on medical resources, free meals for families and children, and information on USCIS appointments and detention facilities.
- Resources for consumers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak | In English | En Español | Consumer Action, March 23, 2020
- COVID-19 Community Resource Guide | In English | En Español | Office of U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, Rep. for Arizona’s 9th District, regularly updated
- Arizona Courts – COVID-19 Information & Updates
- Recent changes in state and federal law due to the COVID-19 pandemic mean that you and your family may be eligible to receive benefits to help you get by in these very difficult times. Please see the resources below for more information, provided by the William E. Morris Institute for Justice and updated regularly.
- Stimulus Handout | In English | En Español
- Medical Assistance | In English | En Español
- Food Stamps (SNAP, NA) | In English | En Español
- Cash Assistance (TANF) | In English | En Español
- Unemployment Insurance | In English | En Español
- What Tenants Need to Know During COVID-19 | In English | En Español | Pima County Community Services
Economic Impact Payments
- Consumer FAQs About Economic Impact Payments | Consumer Federation of America
- Protecting Against Creditor Seizure of Stimulus Checks | NCLC, April 23, 2020
- Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments | In English | En Español
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Receiving IRS Economic Impact Payments | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- ** Special alert for benefit recipients who don’t file a tax return and have dependents | April 20
SSA, RRB recipients with eligible children need to act by Wednesday April 22 to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; IRS asks for help in the “Plus $500 Push” - 2020 Economic Impact Payments for federal tax filers and non-filers | In English | En Español
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), April 10, 2020- Non-Filers: Enter Your Payment Info Here | In English | En Español
- FAQS on Stimulus [Economic Impact] Payments | by National Consumer Law Center (NCLC),
updated April 20, 2020
Financial Protections
- Protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus | In English | En Español |
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), March 16, 2020- Guide to coronavirus mortgage relief options | CFPB, March 31, 2020
- What you need to know about student loans and the coronavirus pandemic | In English | En Español
CFPB, March 27, 2020, updated April 9.
- Free weekly online credit reports through April 2020 | Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
- Coronavirus Emergency: What Consumers Need to Know About Mortgage Relief
National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), April 2020 - How do I stop automatic payments from my bank account?
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), January 30, 2019 - Cities for Financial Empowerment’s “Bank On” program has certified safe checkless checking accounts from a number of institutions that meet the Bank On National Account Standards (including no overdraft or NSF fees, monthly fee no greater than $5). These accounts, available in Arizona, meet the criteria.
- Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking Account
- Chase Secure Banking Account
- U.S. Bank Safe Debit Account
- Wells Fargo EasyPay Card
- Banks servicing the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in Arizona | Updated April 2020
- Banks That Are Waiving Fees During Coronavirus | Article by Andrew DePietro, Forbes, Mar 31, 2020
Avoid Scams
- COVID-19 Consumer Protection | Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Related Scams | U.S. Postal Inspection Service | includes Public Service Announcements on COVID scams and Economic Impact Payment (Stimulus Check) Scams
- Beware of scams related to the coronavirus | In English | En Español | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), March 27, 2020
- Press Release: Warning Regarding New COVID-19 Senior Scams | Attorney General Brnovich and Senator Sinema Issue Warning Regarding New COVID-19 Senior Scams | Office of AG Mark Brnovich, March 23, 2020
- Avoid Coronavirus Scams | Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Resources for Nonprofits
- COVID-19 (coronavirus) Resources | Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
- COVID-19 Response Fund Grants | Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA)
- What the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Means to Nonprofits | National Council of Nonprofits
- How nonprofits and board members can respond to COVID-19 | BoardSource
- Latest COVID-19 Policies and Options for Small Businesses | The Main Street Alliance
- Coronavirus Hub for CCR&Rs and Child Care Providers | Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA)
Federal Government
- Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 | In English | En Español
- Visit Coronavirus.gov for the latest official information from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for official Coronavirus (COVID-19) health information | In English | En Español
- Visit FEMA for answers to coronavirus myths and rumors | In English | En Español
COVID-19 and Health & Safety
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 Projections for Arizona | The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), regularly updated
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases | Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), regularly updated
Last updated April 30, 2020